The Art of Biblical Preaching
called to proclaim the Gospel
Years ago when I was new to preaching weekly sermons, I was an invited guest for a special event hosted by Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, CA. The event was titled, “Preaching Into the Wind: Biblical Preaching in a Skeptical Culture.” The featured speaker was Haddon W. Robinson. It was a blessing to meet and listen to a man I had admired over the years for his devotion to Gospel proclamation.
“To speak with moral courage, you must speak to an audience of one—God.” – Haddon Robinson
In listening to Dr. Robinson, I was reminded how history truly repeats itself. Many older Christians recall an era when preachers were revered and the church was widely trusted, but this era was not during the New Testament era. Neither the early church, nor her leaders, were welcomed by the Romans or the Jews. The early apostles and elders showed moral courage in the face of those who sought to destroy them. The early Christians, led by the Spirit of God, conquered their fear and through their preaching, teaching, and lifestyle won thousands to the Gospel. We need more of this bold New Testament preaching today.
Biblical preaching bridges the gap between the congregation and the written Word of God. Biblical preaching allows the modern hearer—separated by language, culture, and time—to draw near and discover the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The four videos below cover these topics:
What is biblical preaching?
Preaching is a team sport.
Preaching is the art of rhetoric.
Preaching is the art of dialogue.
What is Biblical Preaching?
f I say the word "preacher" what image comes to mind? If I say the word, "teacher" what image comes to mind. I would wager that none of the first pictures that flashed into your mind, match what the Bible describes. In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher, I want to look at the Scripture and let it define what it means to be a preacher or teacher of Go…
Preaching is a Team Sport
Preaching and Teaching the Word of God is not a celebrity-driven "One Man Show." In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher, I examine the Bible to show how cultural trends in preaching are hindering the Church's true call to proclaim the Gospel. I pray you have a deeper understanding and a growing passion to teach and preach as part of a Spirit-gifted te…
Preaching is the Art of Rhetoric
The art of speaking over the centuries been denigrated in the West as the craft of slick politicians. But in this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher, I want to show how the Art of Rhetoric, tethered to relationship, needs to be a part of every preacher's toolbox. I hope you are motivated to hone your speaking craft and learn the Art of Rhetoric.
Preaching is the Art of Dialogue
In this episode of the 10 Minute Teacher, I show how the Art of Rhetoric is made complete only when you master the Art of Dialogue I hope you will spend some time this week practicing the Art of Dialogue by investing in relationships and building a Spirit-gifted teaching community.
So, how can we master the art of preaching and win the lost to Christ? In the upcoming videos, I’ll explore five methods of preaching and argue that Expository Narrative preaching stands out as the most effective approach for today’s audience.
FREE Sermon Workflow for Logos Bible Software
We need to equip more Spirit-gifted preachers to reach the lost and serve the local church. If you are a church planter, or a pastor looking to equip a strong teaching team, then you will be happy to discover these tools. For users of Logos Bible Software, I’ve uploaded a public workflow titled, 5 Day Planner for Expository-Narrative Sermons. The biggest influence on my method of sermon preparation is my former professor Sunukjian. His book,